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Community

All set for Bobinawarrah Hall centenary

Arts and Entertainment

Major coup for '26 festival

Council

Council to enter “unprecedented” territory following state's solar farm approval

Wangaratta Mayor receives messages conveying “horror” of incoming development

Bailey Zimmermann

Council to enter “unprecedented” territory following state's solar farm approval

Police and Courts

Road blitz nabs 12 drink, drug drivers over Cup Day weekend

125 motorists within Wangaratta area on the wrong track during five-day police blitz.

Bailey Zimmermann

Road blitz nabs 12 drink, drug drivers over Cup Day weekend

Events

Clubs unite, again, to continue Wangaratta Swap Meet and Show' n' Shine

Wangaratta Swap Meet and Show’ n’ Shine at Wangaratta Showgrounds on 23 November.

Jeff Zeuschner

Clubs unite, again, to continue Wangaratta Swap Meet and Show' n' Shine

Police and Courts

Police seek information on motorbike rider who fled freeway collision

Despite a thorough investigation, police have been unable to locate or identify the rider

News

Arts and Entertainment

King Valley artist celebrated for local skyscape artwork

Local skyscapes inspired the winning art work at recent King Valley Art Show.

Jordan Duursma

King Valley artist celebrated for local skyscape artwork

Community

Marathon, fun runs in motion

$10,000 in prizemoney for Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run

Opinion

Honouring our past, strengthening our future

Editorial.

Events

Remembrance Day service on Tuesday

Wangaratta Cenotaph will be the location for Tuesday's Remembrance Day service.

Simone Kerwin

Arts and Entertainment

Follow the yellow brick road to the Galen PAC

Junior Galen students ready for production of 'The Wizard of Oz'.

Environment

Water-loving skinks…

Weekly North East nature column for North East Victoria.

Ian Davidson & Chris Tzaros

Police and Courts

Stalker released after six-hour harassment outside ex-partner’s home

The 34-year-old has spent 100 days in custody for two separate breaches of intervention order.

Arts and Entertainment

St Bernard’s Art Show to be a creative hub this weekend

Jordan Duursma

Sport

Netball

Sami Kreltszheim's back at Rovers

Multiple B&F winner Sami Kreltszheim returns to Wangaratta Rovers for 2026 season

Horse Racing

Local trainers salute at Wangaratta Turf Club Cup Day races

While the rain came in patches, the action on the track was consistently exhilarating

Cricket

Experience vs youth in Hawks-Colts derby

The Battle for Schilling Drive begins on Saturday.

Cricket

Pitched contest anticipated between ‘Pies and Lakers

Can the Magpies respond after notching up their first loss of the season last weekend?

Swimming

Clean sweep for Lombardi at Masters Games

11 swims, 11 gold medals - not too bad at all.

Sport

College athletes shine at state championships

Strongest performance yet at state track and field championships for Cathedral.

Regional

Community

Making connections to benefit community

New program matching volunteers with local sporting clubs works for everyone.

Simone Kerwin

Events

Whitfield Primary School marks 150 years with community celebration

Whitfield Primary School will celebrate 150 years of education, community and connection.

Jordan Duursma

Community

Success in sustainability awards

Beechworth Toy Library and Indigo Shire Council clinched wins in sustainability awards

Community

Final get-together for local creative art group

Trips down memory lane at creative arts group’s last event with a dinner

Youth

Young people wanted to lead city

Current youth councillors highly recommend that their peers nominate for 2026

Steve Kelly

Events

Nominate local heroes for Australia Day awards

Last chance to nominate community members for Australia Day awards

Police and Courts

Man remains behind bars after cross-border police chase in stolen fire truck

The 31-year-old Hamilton man was remanded in custody and faces a slew of charges

Community

Red Cross hosts teddy bear picnic in Beechworth

A 35-year milestone of Australian Red Cross trauma teddies to be celebrated

Events

Spring tasting draws interstate wine lovers

Wine lovers from around the region and interstate tasted a variety of locally produced wines

People and Lifestyle

ADF careers team has sights on Wangaratta enlistees

Australian Defence Force careers bus stops in town to recruit local residents

Community

“We will push back”: lobby group devastated by solar farm approval

Project protestors will work to ensure all terms of development are met prior to construction

Police and Courts

Getaway driver in Wangaratta home invasion in custody, awaiting sentence

The 55-year-old woman pawned off fraudulent purchases made in North East stores

Opinion

Fabulous effort with Jazz festival weekend

Letters to the editor.

Opinion

Parking meter app a real turn-off

Letters to the editor

Opinion

A cry for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Letters to the Editor

Community

Mandy Macdonald steps into CEO role at Women's Health Goulburn North East

Relationships within the community are a cornerstone for new ceo at WHGNE.

Jordan Duursma

Mandy Macdonald steps into CEO role at Women's Health Goulburn North East

Community

2/24th scholarships to be awarded during weekend reunion

Battalion association's annual reunion to be held in Wangaratta this weekend.

Simone Kerwin

2/24th scholarships to be awarded during weekend reunion

Community

Free items galore at Sunday's pop-up op shop

Community generosity rises to the fore again.

Community

Local ostomates to meet major suppliers

The information and suppliers day will be held at Masonic Hall on Saturday

Bailey Zimmermann

Rural

Nine out of 10 farmers don't believe state government understands their issues

More than 700 farmers have had their say in the first Victorian Farmer Priorities Survey

Rural

Practical soil health solutions for beef and sheep operations

Free workshop session on unlocking soil health for beef and sheep operations

Rural

Top EPA tips to protect farm waterways

Simple tips from EPA and AgVic to protect farm waterways

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